Osteoporosis Signs & Symptoms Assessment: Free Self-Check Evaluation

Osteoporosis Assessment

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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by excessive loss of bone mass and changes in bone tissue that compromise bone quality and strength. With osteoporosis, bones become fragile and prone to fracture.

Our Self-Assessment is an indicator of your risk for developing osteoporosis. Simply choose YES or NO for each risk factor in the assessment below, then click on ‘Calculate Score’ for an automated total. Compare your personal score with the chart at the bottom of the questionnaire to discover the Action Steps that may help you prevent this invisible disease.

RISK FACTOR
NO
YES
I do not have a regular weight-bearing exercise routine
No
Yes
I drink two or more glasses of alcohol a day on a regular basis
No
Yes
I am physically inactive for prolonged periods of time
No
Yes
I smoke
No
Yes
I regularly drink more than three cups of caffeinated beverages (coffee, soda, tea) in a day
No
Yes
I take steroids, anticonvulsants, or thyroid medication
No
Yes
I do not consume the minimum recommended requirement for calcium on a daily basis
No
Yes
I am female and have abnormal absence of menstrual periods
No
Yes
I am Caucasian or Asian
No
Yes
I am female and am postmenopausal, including early menopause and or surgically induced menopause.
No
Yes
I have a family history of osteoporosis.
No
Yes
My upper back curves forward.
No
Yes
I am male and have low testosterone.
No
Yes
Total Score=

Here are our suggested Action Steps for helping prevent osteoporosis.

Action Steps If you answered YES to less than 4 of these questions If you answered YES to 4 or more of these questions
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Weight-bearing Exercise which includes walking, dancing, tennis, yoga, running, and weight training. Weight-bearing exercise is suggested for at least 30 minutes, three or more times each week Weight-bearing exercise is suggested for at least 30 minutes, three or more times each week
Bone Loss Test Testing would be helpful to establish a baseline rate of bone loss Measuring your rate of bone loss immediately is suggested to determine if self-care and/or prescription therapy is needed for osteoporosis prevention
Low-dose Prescription Hormone Therapy Probably not needed at this time Discussing your rate of bone loss test results with your healthcare provider is suggested to see if hormone therapy is advised
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